A nurse is assessing an adult male client who has a BMI of 20. The nurse should identify that the client's BMI falls within which of the following categories?

A. Detaching the needle from the syringe before discarding it increases the risk of needlestick injuries and is not recommended.

B. Placing broken glass in a wastebasket increases the risk of injury to housekeeping staff; it should be disposed of in a puncture-proof container.

C. Recapping needles increases the risk of needlestick injuries and is not recommended unless there are no alternatives available.

D. Placing lancets in a puncture-proof container is the correct procedure for preventing puncture injuries, as it safely contains sharp objects and reduces the risk of accidental needlesticks.

A.

A. Auscultating the client's left arm for a bruit helps assess the patency and function of the arteriovenous fistula. A bruit indicates normal blood flow through the fistula.

B. Comparing blood pressure in both arms every 2 hours is not specifically related to monitoring the arteriovenous fistula. Blood pressure comparison may be done periodically but is not as directly relevant to postoperative care of the fistula.

C. Instructing the client to keep the left arm in a dependent position may help with venous return but is not the primary action for monitoring the arteriovenous fistula's patency and function.

D. Encouraging the client to restrict movement of the left arm is not necessary unless there are specific instructions from the surgeon. Encouraging gentle movement and range of motion exercises may actually be beneficial for preventing stiffness and promoting healing.